Before banks: Historical lessons for rethinking credit
The global financial crisis of 2008 has led economists, historians, and policymakers alike to re-examine the foundations of our financial infrastructure. This column revisits the
Housing and inequality: A critical link in economic disparities
Global housing markets have come under scrutiny for a number of concerns, including affordability, homelessness, and the contribution of housing to growing inequality. This column
Tracking pay: Lessons from the ‘video’ revolution
In many of the world’s most advanced economies, hyper-globalisation and technological shocks such as AI have made many people’s lives seem less secure. But the
The local effects of artificial intelligence labour investments: Evidence from the municipal bond market
The long-term effects of artificial intelligence are still unknown, as productivity benefits may be compromised by unintended costs. This column assesses the local effects of
US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S. Department of Energy lands where data centers and power plants
Africa: Bank recapitalisation, Alawuba urges FG, CBN to incentivise banks for long-term lending
He further suggested that improved collaboration between the government and the central bank could lead to an upgrade in Nigeria’s credit rating The Managing Director/CEO
ADNOC listed companies to distribute over $6.7bln in total annual dividends
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the dividend proposals brought forth by each companies’ Boards of Directors ADNOC Group’s publicly traded portfolio companies collectively endorsed over
Video might kill the radio star: Digitalisation and the future of banking
New technologies are changing how banks produce and provide financial services. These changes have implications for traditional banks, creating novel sources of systemic risk which
Who supplies and demands safe assets – and why it matters
21 Apr 2025 Safe assets are the building blocks of modern financial markets. This column examines the sectoral dynamics of safe assets across advanced economies
Trade policy for developing economies
Developing economies face a far more challenging international trade environment than they did at the start of the 21st century. Yet trade remains an essential
